April MIMS update
Some of the recent changes to the medicines landscape, with new products and indications New Products Fedratinib (as dihydrochloride monohydrate) (Inrebic) is an oral kinase inhibitor with activity against wild …
AI in pharmacy practice
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly embedded in practice, write PDL professional officers, Kylie Neville and Amy Minion While it offers opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency, AI also introduces …
Payday super is coming
Victoria Le from Peak Strategies outlines what every business owner needs to prepare for ahead of the implementation of payday super Super is a key part of Australia’s retirement system …
Why HMRs are rapidly reaching crisis point
PSA national president Professor Mark Naunton explains how flexibility, access and equity will prevent the fuel crisis from lurching into a health emergency Nearly two million Australians regularly take at …
Partnership agreements in pharmacy: Why structure matters more than trust
Pharmacy partnerships are often formed on long-standing professional relationships, shared values and mutual trust, writes Sarah Stoddart, director of Vitality Law Australia While these elements are important, experience consistently shows they are …
Payday super reforms: What locums and pharmacies using locums need to know
With the new payday super legislation coming into effect from 1 July 2026, pharmacist and LocumCo chief commercial officer, Jeyda Shiaxiates, looks at how the changes will impact pharmacies using …
Understanding customer chesty and dry cough concerns
The role of the pharmacist The role of the pharmacist in supporting a customer in understanding their cough and about the quality use of medicines for all types of coughs …
Pharmacy: the frontline of opioid dependence care
Pharmacists play an important role in reducing the harms of opioid dependence Opioid agonist treatment has been shown to reduce the harms related to opioid dependence in the community, including …
Product news for April Pain Supplement 2026
Pain relief that works differently1-3* Celebrex Relief (celecoxib 200mg) is a Pharmacist Only/S3 analgesic for customers suffering from acute pain due to muscle and joint injury, and period pain.1 With …
Product news for April 2026
Clinically proven sperm health Menevit was developed and clinically tested in Australia to help prevent oxidative stressors on sperm cells that can impact fertility. It was shown to statistically significantly …
Staying vaccination ready
Recent incident trends highlight the importance of remaining vigilant when delivering vaccine services in your pharmacy Pharmacists are now an established and trusted part of Australia’s immunisation landscape. As the …
The smart road to vehicle tax deductions
Pharmacy owners looking to acquire a vehicle for their business need to consider their options and what tax consequences it will have for the business, Peak Strategies accountant manager, Marcus …